Driver arrested for DUI after collision on Stockdale Hwy: Bakersfield PD

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police said a driver is under arrest on suspicion of DUI Tuesday after crashing and seriously injuring a person that was getting into a vehicle.

BPD said officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Stockdale Highway near Garnsey Avenue regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian collision just before 3 p.m.

According to police, a 45-year-old woman was getting into a vehicle parked along Stockdale Highway when a driver, identified by police as Daisy Gonzalez, 32, crashed into the victim, injuring her. The victim’s injuries were described as moderate to major.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment where she is listed in critical condition, officials said.

A police spokesperson said Gonzalez was arrested for felony DUI.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.